syrinx
Ornithology. the vocal organ of birds, situated at or near the bifurcation of the trachea into the bronchi.
(initial capital letter)Classical Mythology. a mountain nymph of Arcadia who was transformed, in order to protect her chastity from Pan, into the reed from which Pan then made the panpipe.
a panpipe.
a narrow corridor in an ancient Egyptian tomb.
Origin of syrinx
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There remain then the lyre and the cithara for use in our city; and for shepherds in the country a syrinx (pan's pipes).'
The Modes of Ancient Greek Music | David Binning MonroLyra d soi, n d' eg, kai kithara leipetai, kai kata polin chrsima; kai au kat' agrous tois nomeusi syrinx an tis ei.
The Modes of Ancient Greek Music | David Binning MonroThe nymph syrinx, beloved by Pan and flying from his pursuit, takes refuge among some bulrushes.
He formed the reeds into a pipe, hence the name of syrinx given to the "Pan's pipe," see 94.
If the people have the syrinx (or Pandean pipe), ascertain the series of musical intervals yielded by its tubes.
Musical Myths and Facts, Volume I (of 2) | Carl Engel
British Dictionary definitions for syrinx (1 of 2)
/ (ˈsɪrɪŋks) /
the vocal organ of a bird, which is situated in the lower part of the trachea
(in classical Greek music) a panpipe or set of panpipes
anatomy another name for the Eustachian tube
Origin of syrinx
1Derived forms of syrinx
- syringeal (sɪˈrɪndʒɪəl), adjective
British Dictionary definitions for Syrinx (2 of 2)
/ (ˈsɪrɪŋks) /
Greek myth a nymph who was changed into a reed to save her from the amorous pursuit of Pan. From this reed Pan then fashioned his musical pipes
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